3 or 4 leaves fresh sage
salt and pepper
turkey rub from day before
aluminum foil
Bowman & Landes Fresh Turkey

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Season cavities of turkey with salt and pepper and insert sage leaves. Crumple pieces of foil into balls and place in cavities. Fold wings under and place in roasting pan. Rub all over with turkey rub. Place in oven for 20 minutes.

Reduce heat to 325 degrees and roast until done. (The instant read thermometer should register 170  degrees at the thickest part of the thigh. Do not let it touch the bone.) During roasting, remove 2 or 3 times to baste with its juices. If turkey reaches the desired brown color before it is done, place a tented piece of foil loosely over top of turkey.

When done, remove pan from oven, remove turkey carefully from pan and let stand at least 20 minutes before carving.